Battle of Ciani

The Battle of Ciani was fought in July 1015 during the German–Polish [War (1002–18)|German–Polish War], between the army the Holy Roman Empire led by Henry [II, Holy Roman Emperor|Henry II] against the forces of Duchy of [Poland (c. 960–1025)|Duchy of Poland]. It was fought near the gord of Ciani. It was won by the German forces.

History

During the German–Polish War, while the army of the Holy Roman Empire led by Henry II has been attacked, while passing through Lusatia, by the forces of Duchy of Poland stationed in the gord of Ciani, near which, the battle was fought. It was the first major battle of the war. It was won by the German side, with the Polish forces being completely destroyed.